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2006 BMW M5

Black Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,352 mi
Last recorded54,352 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW M561,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 MOT
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 54,352 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 53,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 53,149 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,490 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 49,644 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 48,216 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,140 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 36,050 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,264 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,212 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 19,600 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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C1 MOT is a 2006 BMW M5 in Black with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 61,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C1 MOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C1 MOT is a 2006 BMW M5, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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